Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A350

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the FH27 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH27 was launched 2 years after the A350 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH27 matches up versus the A350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FH27 vs the A350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and A350 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and A350.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH27 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FH27 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer FH27 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.